Graduate Project Accountant

4 days ago

Cairns, Australia Downer Full time

Overview

We are seeking a Graduate Project Accountant to join our Energy & Utilities – Power Projects team, based in Milton, Brisbane. Reporting to the Senior Project Accountant, this full-time role is suited to finance professionals with 2–3 years’ experience looking to step into a role with greater responsibility and exposure to large-scale projects.

You will work closely with project and operational teams, providing financial analysis and reporting that supports the successful delivery of critical power projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your accounting expertise while building your career with a market-leading organisation.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

- Manage month-end reporting, project valuations, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Provide analysis on salaries, wages, and overheads to support project profitability.
- Contribute to working capital management, including WIP, billings, and debtor reviews.
- Partner with project teams to ensure financial controls are in place and adhered to.
- Support new contract set-up, adhoc analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

- Competitive remuneration and strong career development pathways.
- A collaborative team culture based in Milton, Brisbane.
- Access to Perks@Downer benefits, including discounts across travel, financial services, and wellbeing.
- Leadership & development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER, designed to support professional growth.
- Dedicated internal mobility support, ensuring long-term opportunities within Energy & Utilities and across Downer Group.
- The chance to work with a Tier 1 ASX listed company delivering some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure projects.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an accounting professional with:

- A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce.
- 2–3 years’ experience in project accounting, management accounting, or a similar finance role.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- CA/CPA accreditation in progress (or willingness to obtain) is highly desirable

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain today’s critical assets and networks, delivering services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

With industry-leading expertise, strong partnerships, and a commitment to safety and sustainability, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Downer Group values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you

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